Judges’ Statement:
The winning photos were chosen from hundreds of unique submissions. The participating photographers were very diligent in pursuing the requirements of this particular competition. The final images selected were most representing of the form: “The Human Hand.” Submissions included the hands of the mature human to the hands of children. Most dauntingly portrayed were the hands of those who were injured or had been exposed to some type of damage. Additionally, images of the beauty and dexterity of the human hand were gracefully represented. Congratulations to all!